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Can Use of Social Media Help the Wrongfully Accused?

Los Angeles, CA —Recently a UCLA student and water polo athlete, Hokop Kaplanyan was arrested on April 2 2013 after being accused of raping a coed in a residence hall.   The school suspended Kaplanyan after his arrest. Since the arrest the actual charge/s were not filed and Kaplanyan was released.  The matter is currently under review by both prosecutors and UCLA officials. Kaplanyan had insisted that he was dating the alleged victim and they had consensual sex.  The coed has so far avoided any media attention.  Kaplanyan’s lawyer Berc Agopoglu , used Facebook to say thet the suspension would be appealed and that his client was innocent suggesting that he’d prevail at clearing him.  Soon a group of eleven of Kaplanyan’s friends took to YouTube and posted a video of support for him.  One thing for sure the allegation is serious and may be difficult to prove.  Under our system of justice it will take more than the...